Morocco
Tourist Phone Thief Arrested in Marrakech After Swift Police Action
An individual was arrested on Thursday in Marrakech for stealing the mobile phone of a foreign tourist.
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Morocco
Moroccan Makeup Artist Drops Assault Charges After Apology
Firdaous Yousfi, the make-up artist, insulted and assaulted by two individuals, has finally withdrawn her complaint.
Morocco
Students Arrested in Meknes: Large Cache of Weapons Seized in Foiled Plot
8 students were arrested on Thursday in Meknes in possession of a large quantity of bladed weapons. They are accused of being allegedly involved in the preparation and planning of criminal acts.
France
Racist Comments Against Miss France 2020 Spark Legal Action
The Representative Council of Black Associations (CRAN) announced that it has filed a complaint with the Paris Prosecutor’s Office against the authors of racist remarks posted on social media after the election of Guadeloupean Clémence Botino as Miss France 2020.
Spain
Morocco Reaffirms Maritime Border Laws, Defying Spanish Concerns
Contrary to the information disseminated in public opinion, Morocco is not renouncing its two draft laws relating to the delimitation of its maritime borders with Spain.
Belgium
Forced Marriages in Belgium Triple Over Three Years, Government Reports
The number of forced marriages in Belgium has almost tripled, from 10 in 2015 to 27 in 2018. Five new cases were recorded in the first quarter of 2019.
Morocco
Morocco Set to Exit EU's Tax Haven Gray List Following Anti-Evasion Reforms
Morocco is preparing to leave the European Union’s gray list of tax havens as early as January 2020 following measures taken to combat tax evasion.
Morocco
Morocco Unveils $38 Billion National Water Plan to Combat Drought Through 2050
Morocco is counting on the 2020-2050 National Water Plan (PNE) to meet the water challenges over the next thirty years.
Morocco
Alert: 'Skimming' Scam Targets Moroccan ATMs, Banking Data at Risk
"Skimming", the new bank card fraud, is in vogue at Moroccan ATMs. The DGSN and the banking supervision department are on alert and are calling on agencies to be extremely vigilant.
Belgium
Belgium Launches First Imam Training Program at KU Leuven, Graduates Expected in 2025
The first imams, from the training program initiated for future spiritual guides in February 2019 at KU Leuven, will obtain their degrees in six years.
Morocco
Casablanca's Mohammed V Airport Hits Milestone: 10 Million Passengers in 2023
The Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca has exceeded, for the first time in its history, the threshold of 10 million passengers, said the National Airports Office (ONDA).
Morocco
Moroccan Journalist Jailed Over Tweet Criticizing Court Ruling
Omar Radi, a Moroccan journalist and human rights activist, was placed in detention on Thursday for a tweet denouncing a court decision.